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mp3 while competing?
backtothecaves
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Most events will DQ you for using a music player.
Some guy on Sunday just turned up to rack his bike in transition with his earphones in and got himself a stern talking to from the BTA ref.
Some guy on Sunday just turned up to rack his bike in transition with his earphones in and got himself a stern talking to from the BTA ref.
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Has anyone out there done this and did it make a difference?
I know it may add some seconds in transition if a little extra fiddling is required, but it could knock minutes off my run time so it would be worth it.
Yep, check the ts and cs but most likely you will get disqualified - grounds of safety, traffic and rider awareness etc.
Don't you get terrible wind noise when trying to cycle with earphones in? I tried it once and couldn't bear it.
Ah! Sorry - obviously didn't read that bit.
The answer is probably still no, for the same reasons, but check the ts and cs...
Too much time on your hands! [:D]
Using an Ipod or stereo etc is banned in Triathlon as is using a mobile phone but you would be asked to remove the said item by the race referee.
It would only result in disqualification if you refused to stop using the banned equiptment.
Mental image of that TV character with the giant phone shouting as he's running.... "HELLO! WHAT?! NO... I'M DOING A TRIATHLON! YEAH, IT'S BLOODY HARD WORK!!"
To be fair, the first time I ran a half marathon I took my phone! I had no idea how long it would take me. Mrs Jules didn't fancy hanging round the finish line for ages wondering when I'd show up, so I called her from a mile out. Yes I did get some odd looks.[:D]